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Funeral and wake catering in Lions Green, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Lions Green.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Lions Green
About our funeral and wake catering in Lions Green
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for family meals after the service and life celebrations.
Near Lions Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Lions Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In winter, it is dark in Lions Green by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lions Green?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Lions Green:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
After a service at The Parish Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
After a funeral in Lions Green
Lions Green is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the TN21 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Lions Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Lions Green is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN21 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We also bring the van to wakes in Waldron (1 mile north-west), Burlow (1 mile south-east), Horam (1 mile south-east), Maynard's Green (2 miles east) and Roser's Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south) and Crowborough (8 miles north).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Lions Green includes Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (1 mile north-west)
Questions from Lions Green
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Lions Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Lions Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
For event organisers in Lions Green
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Also near Lions Green
Other occasions in Lions Green
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lions Green?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow a little extra
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch